Human Factors Engineer - 35368-1

Title: Human Factors Engineer
Length: 12-month contract
Rate: £23.39 per hour (PAYE) | £26.21 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Cambridge

Our client is seeking a Contract Human Factors Engineer to support the development of drug delivery systems across multiple therapeutic areas. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement and involves collaboration with internal teams, external design partners, and human factors vendors.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate human factors engineering activities, including planning and executing usability studies and managing associated materials.
Provide expert input into device design processes, usability risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Develop and maintain use-related risk documentation and contribute to regulatory submissions.
Support the creation and revision of Instructions for Use (IFUs) for combination products.
Advise cross-functional teams on human factors best practices and regulatory expectations.Essential Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Factors Engineering; must have experience within the medical device/combination product space.
Strong written communication skills, particularly in drafting documentation for regulatory authorities.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.Desirable Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Human Factors, Usability Engineering, or a related discipline.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for medical devices and combination products.
Background in healthcare, life sciences, or biomedical engineering.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy